5 Bedroom Property for sale in North West, England for GBP £685,000

Nestling at the foot of the Helvellyn ridge in a tranquil location, some five miles south of Keswick-on-Derwentwater and commanding superb views from various aspects. The property which benefits from a garden room, is mainly double glazed and has oil fired central heating installed, yet contains within many original features, including stone flagged floors. Inspection strongly recommended in order to appreciate the accommodation on offer and the location as properties in this area rarely become available.

The accommodation comprises:

STEPS TO FRONT DOOR:

L-SHAPED HALLWAY:
28' 0" x 9' 8" (8.53m x 2.94m) max., incorporating original staircase. Built in shelved cupboard. Oak boarded floor.

SITTING ROOM:
15' 4" x 14' 0" (4.67m x 4.26m) with recess housing wood burning stove, having timber surround. Cornice ceiling and picture rail. Two windows overlooking the front garden.

OFFICE/STUDY:
13' 6" x 9' 9" (4.11m x 2.97m) with exposed beam. Range of bookshelves and fitted shelf.

KITCHEN/DINING AREA:
30' 2" x 13' 7" (9.19m x 4.14m) max., overall. Kitchen area: 17' 6" x 13' 3" (5.33m x 4.03m) with stone flagged floor. Work surface, inset with 1 bowl sink, having mixer tap and cupboards, drawers and integral dishwasher below. Further work surface with cupboards and drawers below. Recess housing red 'Aga', having Lakeland stone beam above. Further recess housing glazed cupboard with beam above. Exposed beams. Dining area: 13' 7" x 12' 8" (4.14m x 3.86m) with recess housing wood burning stove, having timber mantel.

ACCESS FROM KITCHEN:
via stone steps to:

CELLAR:
with fitted shelving.

OPENING FROM KITCHEN TO:

UTILITY AREA:
with wooden work surfaces, inset with Belfast sink, having brass mixer tap. Velux roof light. Flagged floor. Door to:

GARDEN ROOM:
17' 4" x 10' 9" (5.28m x 3.27m) with tiled floor, having underfloor heating. Glazed double doors to paved patio area and rear garden.

REAR ENTRANCE HALL:
with coat hooks. Base unit, housing plumbing for washing machine, having matching cupboard above. Rear entrance door.

WET ROOM:
fully tiled with 'Mira' shower, wash hand basin and W.C.

HALF LANDING:
with window giving view to Clough Head.

FIRST FLOOR

SPACIOUS LANDING:

BEDROOM 1:
13' 9" x 11' 0" (4.19m x 3.35m) with pedestal wash basin, having tiled splashback and mirror above. Access to roof void.

BEDROOM 2:
16' 2" x 14' 2" (4.92m x 4.31m) with Pedestal wash basin. Two windows overlooking the front garden. Cornice ceiling.

BEDROOM 3:
12' 4" x 8' 3" (3.75m x 2.51m).

BEDROOM 4:
12' 4" x 12' 0" (3.75m x 3.65m) with access to roof void.

SHOWER ROOM:
with fully tiled shower cabinet housing 'Mira Excel' shower. Wash hand basin. Heated ladder towel rail. Extractor fan.

BEDROOM 5:
13' 10" x 8' 2" (4.21m x 2.48m), excluding entrance recess.

BATHROOM:
with panelled bath, tiled behind. Pedestal wash basin with tiled splashback. W.C. Heated towel rail. Timber boarded floor.

OUTSIDE
The property is approached via a shared driveway, leading to hard standing for 2 cars and:

STONE BUILDING COMPRISING:

DOUBLE GARAGE:
24' 8" x 20' 0" (7.51m x 6.09m) with timber sliding door. Light and power installed. Opening into:

WORKSHOP:

STORAGE SHED:
with light and power installed.

GARDEN STORE:
with light installed.

Directly in front of the property is a large garden, chiefly laid to lawn with seating area and flower beds and borders, well stocked with an abundance of flowering shrubs and plants, the whole bounded by a mature hedge and part bounded by a Lakeland stone wall.

To the rear of the property is a paved patio with steps leading to a raised informal garden with flowering shrubs, plants and mature trees. Boiler room, housing oil fired boiler.

SERVICES:
Mains electricity and water. Septic tank drainage. Oil fired central heating.

Council Tax
Band 'F' - Payable 2009/2010 - 2,160.88.

TENURE:
Freehold.

VACANT POSSESSION:
On Completion.

VIEWING:
STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT THROUGH THE AGENTS TO WHOM ALL OFFERS SHOULD BE MADE.